Melendez Funeral Home

Melendez Funeral Home, LLC, is a family-owned and operated funeral home serving Middletown, New York, and the surrounding Hudson Valley region with over 40 years of experience. Located at 30 Grove Street, the home is dedicated to providing compassionate, transparent, and personalized care to every family it serves, regardless of faith, culture, or budget. The Melendez family personally answers every call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring that when you reach out, a familiar voice is there to guide you through the most difficult moments.

The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services designed to honor every tradition and preference. Traditional funeral and burial services include full visitation or velorio, coordination with the family's church and clergy, and burial at the cemetery of choice. Cremation services are available in several forms, from a complete service with viewing and mass before cremation to simple direct cremation handled with full dignity. Specialty urns are offered to reflect the personality of the loved one. A particular specialty is international transfer (traslado internacional), assisting families in bringing a loved one home to Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Central or South America. The team handles all consulate paperwork, airline coordination, and necessary authorizations from start to finish.

Transparency is a cornerstone of Melendez Funeral Home. Every service option is presented in writing, itemized and explained clearly before any decisions are made. There are no hidden fees or pressure to purchase unnecessary services. The home is fully bilingual, offering all conversations, documents, and arrangements in both English and Spanish, ensuring every family member understands and feels respected. Free in-home arrangement visits are available to spare families the added stress of travel during grief.

Melendez Funeral Home is proud to be a welcoming space for all. It is wheelchair accessible and designated as LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space. Financial assistance options are available to help families manage costs. Pre-planning services are strongly encouraged, allowing individuals to record their wishes and lock in today's pricing, relieving loved ones of difficult decisions during a time of loss. With a perfect 5-star rating from families who have experienced their care, Melendez Funeral Home is a trusted pillar of the community, committed to answering the call with empathy, professionalism, and respect.